Long Distance Hiker Awards

Show off your hiking accomplishments with these high-quality, embroidered patches!

Hike Ontario has a mandate to encourage hiking for all ages and all athletic levels throughout Ontario. The Long Distance Hiker Awards celebrate dedicated hikers who have logged long distances on multiple Ontario trails by making available these high-quality, embroidered patches - EXCLUSIVELY from Hike Ontario.

Red Pine AwardThe red pine is noted for its two needles, representing two trail systems to be hiked extensively. You must hike a total of 550 kilometers. You must hike at least 150 kilometers on at least two trails.

Trillium Award
The trillium is Ontario 's provincial flower, with three petals. These represent three trails you must hike for at least 150 kilometers. You must log a total of 950 kilometers.

Tamarack Award
The tamarack is known for its multiple needles, representing the multiple trails you need to hike to log the required 1500 kilometers. You must hike at least 150 kilometers on each of at least three trails.

Awards ProcessKeep a hiking log and submit it to Hike Ontario . Get your log verified by an executive member of an Ontario hiking club. The cost is $15 PER BADGE. Application to be approved by Hike Ontario.

To apply for an of the Long Distance Hiking Awards, please fill out THIS form and submit via email to at info@hikeontario.com.